Firefighter 1 & 2 Exam Study Guide

what is the fire triangle? – oxygen, fuel, and heat what is the fire tetrahedron? – oxygen, fuel, heat, and a self-sustained chemical chain reaction what is potential energy? – stored energy possessed by an object that can be released in the future to perform work what is kinetic energy? – the energy possessed by a moving object what is the british thermal unit (BTU)? – the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degree fahrenheit what is NFPA 1971 – standard on protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting what is ANSI standard Z87.1 – practice for occupational and educational eye and face protection what are the three components of a turnout coat? – outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier what does DRD stand for? – drag rescue device what does IDLH stand for? – immediately dangerous to life and health what are four common respiratory hazards associated with fires and other emergencies? – oxygen deficiency, elevated temperatures, smoke, and toxic atmospheres what does PPE stand for? – personal protective equipment according to NFPA 1971, full PPE consists of the following? – helmet, hood, coat, pants, gloves, and boots